The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-18

ume Of the money metals Of the world. I use the
very language Of Mr.. Atkinson himself for it shows
unmistaKably that practical experience and study
Of the world OF business in its nulttuduIous oI er
! atoms, deserve more c0nside alton p.oyiding tol
the future han the declarations u the0 et.t al
! men MI Atkinson tells US tLal the
materials for food, materials for clothing, boots
and shoes, and fuel have declined very
greatly IN tneir prices. ItappeaEs further that Wle
we purchasing pow e. ota day ora years labor has
! Increased since $50 from 10 per cent to 70 Ter
! cent according 70 the grade or skill Of the work
man, and RON 90 per cent to 1fs er cent since IS
! the earning power o capi a. considered without
regard to the skill OF its owner has diminished al
solutey onehaf and relatively at least 70 per cent
since 1860 lie states as cOnsc 4e ice fhe great re-
ducuonn prices, that III millions have gained high
or wa& e that hundreds Of housaL DIS Of families lave
! gained better homes and greater comiorg in life,
| while those who have suffered temporary loss have
been only the rich, who have been incapable Of adj
u ing themselves TO the new conditions or the un
Skilled poor, who have been unable 10 grasp the
/ greater opportunities for welfare which invention
has offered them. This is HIS language not mine.
These facts furnish but a small part of the whole
truth, but enough is given TO indicate sufficiently
the amazing growth in material resources, indus
trial energies and eaeral welfare OF the southern
people. At the SAME time they indicate the extent
Oft progress Of the entire country.
The search for the Truth has exposed fallaces of
science as well as falsehoods in history.
1t has, for example, been declared, with dogmatio
energy and persistence that under certain cond-
tioS OF duties on imports, the prices OF food and
clothing Wonid be higher, while the wages of labor
would be lower. Now, it has been demonstrated by
the Investigation to which have alluded that in
the years since 1850 the reverse has actually
proven to be the fact by whatever standard tes 81
and the prices 0! food and clothing have been re
duced, the wages of labor inc eased and the
profits of capital lessened While those whose
theories, predictions and selfish interests have con-
templated the failure and discontinue of tie people
IN developing their material res0UIces-the people
nevertheless have risen superior to all adverse in
iiu:nces and achieved n complete and l
believe lasting victory. This has come about be-
cause we have pursued wise craftsmanship in
knowing and approaching the extent and value of
our material resources, and because we hayenot for
II. lpplnI the Of
the old saying, that the gods help those who help
themselves.
/ win not detain you longer except to add
that the victories Of peace which | have de-
scribed are crowded with the blessings of pros
porous and happy people and not like those of war
puFchaScd WIN pio)d and tears They indicate prog
ress and growth in every important element naces-
sary to the public welfare. And in conclusion
VIII say That heartily respond to erery Just wish for
The progress in every direction which will promote
the comfort, happiness and honor Of the southern
people 1 am now ready to discharge the duty
conided 70 me Of touching the electrical button
which viii start into motion the machinery Of the
Piedmont fair.
Mr.. RandalPs remarks completedIthe speech
making part of the programme, as far as the
directors had arranged, but
THERE WAS ANOTHER INCIDENT
that was not down upon the programme, that
the audience was responsible for. After Mr..
Randall had concluded, the audience began to
call loudly and enthusiastically for GRADY
GRADY" meaning Mr.. Henry w, Grady, the
yicepresdent of the exposition.
The call was too pronounced and emphatic
TO be overlooked and resisted and Mr.. Grady, at
tersocitation by his fellow directors advanced
to the front. AS his familiar figure came be-
fore the view of the audience, the applause
grew deafening once more, whereupon Mr.
Grady said:
thank you sincerely for this compliment, but
cannot think of interrupting the programme pro-
vided for your entertainment, and instruction. You
will sec bicycles that will run smoother than my
tongue, hOlsaS that can run faster than can talk
balloons that will soar higher than can soar, and
cannon that will roar louder than possibly could;
but, will you let me say that this unexpected com
pliment touches my heart. Standing face to face
with the people love- on this suspicious day--face
to face with the people among whom was born,
and in whose confidence and love please God hope
to dieths call from your great aud generous hearts
makes me unspeakaby grateful. Let ne hope that
each one OF you, high or humble, young old, may
carry in your breast this day heartas happy you
have made miLe by your kindness.
OFFICIALLY OPENED.
'Mr Randall will now touch the electric
button which will start the machinery in mo-
tiOn,'' said President Collier.
As bespoke the distinguished Pennsylvania
Stepped to the front of the stand and pressed
the button indicated. AS he did So the .artil-
lo.g from three different batterier beIshed
10Th, the chime of bells in the main building.
H'he whistles of all the engines on the
grounds were blown and with fitting cerelno-
pies, the great Piedmont exposition had
been opened.